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Overview

On productions there may be many takes to produce the right shot, but it only takes one program to give you the skills you need to build a career in screen and media content production.

This course will teach you valuable screen industry skills and knowledge in the key areas of concept development, storytelling, pre-production, production and post-production for single and multi-camera productions.

Throughout the program, there is a strong emphasis on industry knowledge, collaboration, team building, creative application and professionalism. We offer a broad range of classes and screenings, as well as computer lab, location and studio-based exercises and productions.

With access to a range of professional equipment and facilities, you are actively encouraged to develop and produce innovative screen content to industry standard.

Details

Starting in first year, you will develop the skills needed to work as a screen and media producer. Through a highly practical study of production processes you'll apply theoretical knowledge and develop a range of technical skills to plan, develop and review your own work. You'll study the various stages of the production process including pre-production, production and post-production. You'll learn to use industry standard cameras and video editing software.

In the second and final year, you will further develop your professional knowledge and skills. You'll explore advanced editing techniques and the creative application of skills as you develop screen and media projects as part of a team.

Learning and teaching is delivered via a broad range of lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work.

Each semester your assessment will include examinations, essays, reports, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and production assignments.

All classes are delivered in English. You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

You’ll be actively encouraged to engage in part-time, casual or volunteer work in a range of film and television industries to develop and apply your knowledge and skills and to acquire workplace experience.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

Year 1

Begin building the skills you'll need as a screen and media producer. Through a highly practical study of production processes you'll apply theoretical knowledge and develop a range of technical skills to plan, develop and review your own work. You'll study the various stages of the production process including pre-production, production and post-production. You'll learn to use industry standard cameras and video editing software.

Year 2

Further develop professional knowledge and skills. You'll explore advanced editing techniques and the creative application of skills as you develop screen and media projects as part of a team.

Choose a program structure

Program code: AD017

Title

Location

Duration

Plan code

CRICOS

Associate Degree in Screen and Media Production

City Campus

2 years full-time

2 years full-time

AD017

078871G

Choose a program structure

Program code: AD017

Associate Degree in Screen and Media Production

Location

City Campus

Duration

2 years full-time

2 years full-time

Plan code

AD017

CRICOS

078871G

Career

Once you graduate, you’ll be able to apply knowledge and skills across various genres and formats of screen-based media production, bringing flexibility, initiative and creative problem-solving to your work.

You'll thrive in a changing and challenging environment, with awareness of emerging production trends, practical skills in relevant technologies, experience of diverse and collaborative projects, and an ability to gather information on audience and market expectations and trends.

Graduates continue to enter the industry as highly motivated freelance professionals in a variety of production roles.

Admissions

This program only has a mid-year intake.

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification.

RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options.

RMIT admits students from a range of educational pathways, including Year 12 results, previous higher education or vocational education study, work experience, and for some programs - interviews, auditions or portfolios.

Gain a better understanding of the Admission criteria for this program by viewing RMIT’s Admission information.

When you successfully complete the Associate Degree in Screen and Media Production with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, you will receive 3 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points) in the Bachelor of Communication (Media). If you achieve below the minimum GPA, you may still apply and will need to attend an interview. Applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and credit is not guaranteed.

Alternatively, you may be eligible for entry into other RMIT undergraduate programs.

Defer your payment

You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

All undergraduate and honours degrees have Commonwealth supported places (CSP) available. In 2019, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$6,566 to AU$10,958.

In a CSP, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set each year by the Australian Government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of the courses in which you enrol, not the overall program.

How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?

Courses (subjects) fall into one of three bands. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.

Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.

HECS-HELP

The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to 100% of their student contribution.

How does a HELP loan work?

If your HECS-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.

You will only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying).

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2019 is $303.

You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA‑HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.

For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.

You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.